Dhoori Dhoori Manathil Oru Dhoori
From Innisai Mazhai · 1992
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Dhoori dhoori manadhil oru dhoori | A swing sways gently in the heart |
| Laali laali vizhiyil oru laali | A lullaby rests sweetly in the eyes |
| Pudhu thaalam pudhu raagam | A new rhythm and a new melody |
| Adhil saerum arangaerum | Uniting within, debuting on the grand stage |
| Vanji poo en nenjathil konjum | The delicate flower nestles affectionately in my heart |
| Female | |
| Dhoori dhoori manadhil oru dhoori | A swing sways gently in the heart |
| Laali laali vizhiyil oru laali | A lullaby rests sweetly in the eyes |
| Pudhu thaalam pudhu raagam | A new rhythm and a new melody |
| Adhil saerum arangaerum | Uniting within, debuting on the grand stage |
| Vanji poo un nenjathil konjum | The delicate flower nestles affectionately in your heart |
| Male | |
| Dhoori dhoori manadhil oru dhoori | A swing sways gently in the heart |
| Laali laali vizhiyil oru laali | A lullaby rests sweetly in the eyes |
| Female | |
| Thoodhu po endru naan | I pleaded with the cloud |
| Megathai vaendinen | To go as my messenger |
| Thookkamae indriyae naal ellaam vaadinen | Without any sleep, I withered throughout the day |
| Male | |
| Naaloru paadhaiyil naatkalai ottinen | I passed my days wandering along a different path each day |
| Poovai un jaadaiyil paadhaiyai maatrinen | O flower-like lady, I changed my course upon seeing your sign |
| Female | |
| Maalai kaarukkalil solai azhaithadhum | When the garden called out in the dim evening twilight |
| Poonthendral vaaraadho | Won't the soft flower breeze come by? |
| Male | |
| Thogai thudikkaiyil dhevan azhaithadhum | When God called as the peacock quivered in ecstasy |
| Thol vandhu saeraadho | Won't your shoulder come and embrace me? |
| Male | |
| Pudhu raagam arangaerum | A new melody makes its debut on stage |
| Vanji poo en nenjathil konjum | The delicate flower nestles affectionately in my heart |
| Female | |
| Dhoori dhoori manadhil oru dhoori | A swing sways gently in the heart |
| Laali laali vizhiyil oru laali | A lullaby rests sweetly in the eyes |
| Male | |
| Pudhu raagam arangaerum | A new melody makes its debut on stage |
| Vanji poo en nenjathil konjum | The delicate flower nestles affectionately in my heart |
| Male | |
| Thaer varum endru thaan | Expecting a sacred chariot to arrive |
| Dheivamum nindradho | Did even the Almighty stand in wait? |
| Oorvalam poi vara naal ondru vandhdho | Has the day arrived for our grand procession to happen? |
| Female | |
| Naayagi en manam naayagan aalayam | My heart is the heroine, and the divine hero's temple it is |
| Aayiram poojaigal kaalaiyum maalaiyum | A thousand prayers offered morning and evening |
| Male | |
| Aaval kalandhidum kaaval kadandhidum | Desire blends together, transcending all boundaries and guards |
| Yaar enna sonnaalum | No matter what anyone says |
| Female | |
| Dhevan vidhi padi kaadhal valarndhadhu | By divine destiny, our love blossomed |
| Thaen sindhum ennaalum | Pouring sweetness forever and every day |
| Female | |
| Pudhu raagam rangaerum | A new melody makes its debut on stage |
| Vanji poo un nenjathil konjum | The delicate flower nestles affectionately in your heart |
| Male | |
| Dhoori dhoori manadhil oru dhoori | A swing sways gently in the heart |
| Female :Laali laali vizhiyil oru laali | Female: A lullaby rests sweetly in the eyes |
| Male :Pudhu thaalam pudhu raagam | Male: A new rhythm and a new melody |
| Female :Adhil saerum arangaerum | Female: Uniting within, debuting on the grand stage |
| Male :Vanji poo en nenjathil konjum | Male: The delicate flower nestles affectionately in my heart |
| Female | |
| Dhoori dhoori manadhil oru dhoori | A swing sways gently in the heart |
| Male :Laali laali vizhiyil oru laali | Male: A lullaby rests sweetly in the eyes |
தூரி தூரி மனதில் ஒரு தூரி
லாலி லாலி விழியில் ஒரு லாலி
புதுத் தாளம் புது ராகம்
அதில் சேரும் அரங்கேறும்
வஞ்சிப் பூ என் நெஞ்சத்தில் கொஞ்சும்
A swing sways gently in the heart
A lullaby rests sweetly in the eyes
A new rhythm and a new melody
Uniting within, debuting on the grand stage
The delicate flower nestles affectionately in my heart
தூரி தூரி மனதில் ஒரு தூரி
லாலி லாலி விழியில் ஒரு லாலி
புதுத் தாளம் புது ராகம்
அதில் சேரும் அரங்கேறும்
வஞ்சிப் பூ உன் நெஞ்சத்தில் கொஞ்சும்
A swing sways gently in the heart
A lullaby rests sweetly in the eyes
A new rhythm and a new melody
Uniting within, debuting on the grand stage
The delicate flower nestles affectionately in your heart
தூரி தூரி மனதில் ஒரு தூரி
லாலி லாலி விழியில் ஒரு லாலி
A swing sways gently in the heart
A lullaby rests sweetly in the eyes
தூது போ என்று
நான் மேகத்தை வேண்டினேன்
தூக்கமே இன்றியே நாள் எல்லாம் வாடினேன்
I pleaded with the cloud
To go as my messenger
Without any sleep, I withered throughout the day
நாளொரு பாதையில் நாட்களை ஓட்டினேன்
பூவை உன் ஜாடையில் பாதையை மாற்றினேன்
I passed my days wandering along a different path each day
O flower-like lady, I changed my course upon seeing your sign
மாலைக் கருக்கலில் சோலை அழைத்ததும்
பூந்தென்றல் வாராதோ
When the garden called out in the dim evening twilight
Won't the soft flower breeze come by?
தோகை துடிக்கையில் தேவன் அழைத்ததும்
தோள் வந்து சேராதோ
When God called as the peacock quivered in ecstasy
Won't your shoulder come and embrace me?
புது ராகம் அரங்கேறும்
வஞ்சிப் பூ என் நெஞ்சத்தில் கொஞ்சும்
A new melody makes its debut on stage
The delicate flower nestles affectionately in my heart
தூரி தூரி மனதில் ஒரு தூரி
லாலி லாலி விழியில் ஒரு லாலி
A swing sways gently in the heart
A lullaby rests sweetly in the eyes
புது ராகம் அரங்கேறும்
வஞ்சிப் பூ என் நெஞ்சத்தில் கொஞ்சும்
A new melody makes its debut on stage
The delicate flower nestles affectionately in my heart
தேர் வரும் என்றுதான்
தெய்வமும் நின்றதோ
ஊர்வலம் போய் வர நாள் ஒன்று வந்ததோ
Expecting a sacred chariot to arrive
Did even the Almighty stand in wait?
Has the day arrived for our grand procession to happen?
நாயகி என் மனம் நாயகன் ஆலயம்
ஆயிரம் பூஜைகள் காலையும் மாலையும்
My heart is the heroine, and the divine hero's temple it is
A thousand prayers offered morning and evening
ஆவல் கலந்திடும் காவல் கடந்திடும்
யார் என்ன சொன்னாலும்
Desire blends together, transcending all boundaries and guards
No matter what anyone says
தேவன் விதிப் படி காதல் வளர்ந்தது
தேன் சிந்தும் எந்நாளும்
By divine destiny, our love blossomed
Pouring sweetness forever and every day
புது ராகம் அரங்கேறும்
வஞ்சிப் பூ என் நெஞ்சத்தில் கொஞ்சும்
A new melody makes its debut on stage
The delicate flower nestles affectionately in your heart
தூரி தூரி மனதில் ஒரு தூரி
A swing sways gently in the heart
Female: A lullaby rests sweetly in the eyes
Male: A new rhythm and a new melody
Female: Uniting within, debuting on the grand stage
Male: The delicate flower nestles affectionately in my heart
லாலி லாலி விழியில் ஒரு லாலி
A swing sways gently in the heart
Male: A lullaby rests sweetly in the eyes
புதுத் தாளம் புது ராகம்
அதில் சேரும் அரங்கேறும்
வஞ்சிப் பூ என் நெஞ்சத்தில் கொஞ்சும்
தூரி தூரி மனதில் ஒரு தூரி
லாலி லாலி விழியில் ஒரு லாலி
Dhoori dhoori manadhil oru dhoori
A swing sways gently in the heart
Laali laali vizhiyil oru laali
A lullaby rests sweetly in the eyes
Pudhu thaalam pudhu raagam
A new rhythm and a new melody
Adhil saerum arangaerum
Uniting within, debuting on the grand stage
Vanji poo en nenjathil konjum
The delicate flower nestles affectionately in my heart
Dhoori dhoori manadhil oru dhoori
A swing sways gently in the heart
Laali laali vizhiyil oru laali
A lullaby rests sweetly in the eyes
Pudhu thaalam pudhu raagam
A new rhythm and a new melody
Adhil saerum arangaerum
Uniting within, debuting on the grand stage
Vanji poo un nenjathil konjum
The delicate flower nestles affectionately in your heart
Dhoori dhoori manadhil oru dhoori
A swing sways gently in the heart
Laali laali vizhiyil oru laali
A lullaby rests sweetly in the eyes
Thoodhu po endru naan
I pleaded with the cloud
Megathai vaendinen
To go as my messenger
Thookkamae indriyae naal ellaam vaadinen
Without any sleep, I withered throughout the day
Naaloru paadhaiyil naatkalai ottinen
I passed my days wandering along a different path each day
Poovai un jaadaiyil paadhaiyai maatrinen
O flower-like lady, I changed my course upon seeing your sign
Maalai kaarukkalil solai azhaithadhum
When the garden called out in the dim evening twilight
Poonthendral vaaraadho
Won't the soft flower breeze come by?
Thogai thudikkaiyil dhevan azhaithadhum
When God called as the peacock quivered in ecstasy
Thol vandhu saeraadho
Won't your shoulder come and embrace me?
Pudhu raagam arangaerum
A new melody makes its debut on stage
Vanji poo en nenjathil konjum
The delicate flower nestles affectionately in my heart
Dhoori dhoori manadhil oru dhoori
A swing sways gently in the heart
Laali laali vizhiyil oru laali
A lullaby rests sweetly in the eyes
Pudhu raagam arangaerum
A new melody makes its debut on stage
Vanji poo en nenjathil konjum
The delicate flower nestles affectionately in my heart
Thaer varum endru thaan
Expecting a sacred chariot to arrive
Dheivamum nindradho
Did even the Almighty stand in wait?
Oorvalam poi vara naal ondru vandhdho
Has the day arrived for our grand procession to happen?
Naayagi en manam naayagan aalayam
My heart is the heroine, and the divine hero's temple it is
Aayiram poojaigal kaalaiyum maalaiyum
A thousand prayers offered morning and evening
Aaval kalandhidum kaaval kadandhidum
Desire blends together, transcending all boundaries and guards
Yaar enna sonnaalum
No matter what anyone says
Dhevan vidhi padi kaadhal valarndhadhu
By divine destiny, our love blossomed
Thaen sindhum ennaalum
Pouring sweetness forever and every day
Pudhu raagam rangaerum
A new melody makes its debut on stage
Vanji poo un nenjathil konjum
The delicate flower nestles affectionately in your heart
Dhoori dhoori manadhil oru dhoori
A swing sways gently in the heart
Female :Laali laali vizhiyil oru laali
Female: A lullaby rests sweetly in the eyes
Male :Pudhu thaalam pudhu raagam
Male: A new rhythm and a new melody
Female :Adhil saerum arangaerum
Female: Uniting within, debuting on the grand stage
Male :Vanji poo en nenjathil konjum
Male: The delicate flower nestles affectionately in my heart
Dhoori dhoori manadhil oru dhoori
A swing sways gently in the heart
Male :Laali laali vizhiyil oru laali
Male: A lullaby rests sweetly in the eyes
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic romantic track captures the gentle blossoming of love between two souls, expressed through rich musical imagery and nature metaphors. The lovers exchange feelings of yearning, describing how love brings a soothing lullaby to the eyes and a rhythmic swing to the heart. They speak of waiting eagerly for each other, sending messages through clouds, and finding solace in their union despite any obstacles.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition (Edukku & Repetition)
“Dhoori dhoori manadhil oru dhoori”
The rhythmic repetition of words like 'Dhoori dhoori' and 'Laali laali' creates a soothing, lulling musicality in the opening refrains.
Metaphor (Uvameya / Urvaham)
“Vanji poo en nenjathil konjum”
Comparing the heroine to a delicate 'Vanji poo' (creeper blossom) nestling inside the heart captures tenderness and deep affection.
Personification / Nature Imagery
“Thoodhu po endru naan Megathai vaendinen”
Imploring the cloud ('megam') to act as a messenger ('thoodhu') is a classic Tamil poetic convention (Meghadhootham).
Did you know?
Trivia
Innisai Mazhai (1992) featured music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by legendary poet Vaali. The song is noted for its lush orchestration and soft lullaby-like melody.
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